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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 6: "Calm With Horses" Pages 132-167.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The atmosphere of "Bait" is partially created by what unusual weather?
(a) Ten inches of rain over four days.
(b) Record-breaking high winds.
(c) Thirteen days of heat and no rain.
(d) Lightening in a cloudless sky.

2. What does Arm take from Fannigan's house?
(a) A television.
(b) A wad of cash.
(c) A pair of shoes.
(d) A religious statuette.

3. What does Val wonder if Martina knows about Joan Doody?
(a) Joan has a reputation for being dangerous.
(b) Joan has a crush on Davy Boran.
(c) Joan and Val have slept together.
(d) Joan is leaving soon for college in Dublin.

4. What does the Irish slang expression "shift" mean?
(a) Kiss; make out.
(b) Drink alcohol.
(c) Use illicit drugs.
(d) Meet new people.

5. Why is Teddy unable to speak at the end of "Bait" (35)?
(a) His mouth is full of dirt and leaves.
(b) He is lapsing into unconsciousness.
(c) He is paralyzed with fear.
(d) One of the women is standing on his throat.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the best way to describe how the young men outside The Yellow Belly feel about those who go off to college?

2. Teddy describes Sarah as "daffy" (20). What does this word mean in this context?

3. What is Tansey doing when Teddy says that he "gouged the baize" (31)?

4. On page 136, how does Dympna describe Arm?

5. What does Tug offer the boy as a toll for using "his" bridge?

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